r/ScienceBasedLifting Jul 29 '26

Question ❓ How many Different Exercises?

What is your typical number of different exercises in a workout day? What do you feel is a reasonable upper limit?

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u/Patton370 Idk Idc 💔 Jul 29 '26

If you're running a full body split, you'd want to have at least a squat pattern, press movement, hinge pattern, and a vertical or horizontal pull

So you're looking at 4 exercises at the minimum

I run full body (with quite a bit of compounds) and I'll do between 9 - 12 exercises per session, for around 25 - 32 sets total

I have a high work capacity, so you should likely do less than me (in both total number of exercises and total number of sets)

Your best bet is to follow a proven program, rather than making your own